Chanakya Puri

Chanakya Puri is a Town and Tehsil in New Delhi District of Delhi. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Chanakya Puri Block (CD) is 00443. The total area of Chanakya Puri Tehsil is 20 km². Chanakya Puri has a sex ratio of approximately 805 females per 1,000 males.

Population of Chanakya Puri Tehsil

The population profile of Chanakya Puri Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Chanakya Puri Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 61,382 N/A 61,382
Male Population 34,005 N/A 34,005
Female Population 27,377 N/A 27,377
Child Population (Age 0–6) 5,992 N/A 5,992
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,165 N/A 3,165
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,827 N/A 2,827
Literate Population 48,178 N/A 48,178
Literate Male Population 28,101 N/A 28,101
Literate Female Population 20,077 N/A 20,077
Illiterate Population 13,204 N/A 13,204
Illiterate Male Population 5,904 N/A 5,904
Illiterate Female Population 7,300 N/A 7,300
Total Households 15,074 N/A 15,074

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 61,382 people. Includes nearly 34,005 males and 27,377 females. Urban population is nearly 61,382 people.
  • There are around 5,992 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,165 boys and 2,827 girls.
  • Literate population is about 48,178 people. Non-literate population is around 13,204 people.
  • There are nearly 15,074 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Chanakya Puri Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 15,095 N/A 15,095
SC Male Population 8,281 N/A 8,281
SC Female Population 6,814 N/A 6,814
Total ST Population N/A N/A N/A
ST Male Population N/A N/A N/A
ST Female Population N/A N/A N/A
Population Density 3,124 / km² N/A 3,124 / km²

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Chanakya Puri Tehsil is approximately 15,095 people, including 8,281 males and 6,814 females. Nearly 15,095 people reside in urban areas.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 3,124 people per square kilometre, urban areas record nearly 3,124 people per sq. km.